The Family

The Family (1987)

Genres - Drama, Romance  |   Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Reunion Films  |   Release Date - Jan 22, 1988 (USA)  |   Run Time - 127 min.  |   Countries - France, Italy  |   MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Dan Pavlides

A family history is recalled by the venerable patriarch Carlo (Vittorio Gassman) as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday. Young Carlo (Andrea Massimo) marries Beatrice (Stefania Sandrelli) in 1926 but later has an illicit affair with her bohemian artist sister Adriana (Fanny Ardant). Fascism, World War II, and the raising of children and grandchildren mark the passing of a lifetime. Old Carlo lives with his grandson where his recollections are interrupted by the gentle nagging of his beloved Beatrice. This feature received an Oscar nomination in 1987 for "Best Foreign Film."

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extramarital-affair, family, grandson, patriarch, sister-in-law, Fascism, war